Grants paid in 2025
17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Shoulders FundChicago, IL | Tengelsen family scholars program | $476K |
| Shirley Ryan Ability LabChicago, IL | Tengelsen family sports for kids program | $200K |
| Big Shoulders FundChicago, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $113K |
| Wolcot SchoolChicago, IL | Scholars program | $43K |
| NAMI ChicagoChicago, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $21K |
| Pilot LightChicago, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $20K |
| Shirley Ryan Ability LabChicago, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $15K |
| Boys Hope Girls HopeWilmette, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $10K |
| Mt Carmel High SchoolChicago, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $10K |
| Leo High SchoolChicago, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Chicago Yacht ClubChicago, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| The CollectiveBenton Harbor, MI | Donation towards exempt purpose | $1,816 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability LabChicago, IL | Art in motion program | $1,000 |
| Gabriels LightChicago, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Unlv FoundationLas Vegas, NV | Donation towards exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| St Mary ProvidenceChicago, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $511 |
| Henderson County Hunger CoalitionHendersonville, NC | Donation towards exempt purpose | $250 |
By state: Illinois 14 · Michigan 1 · Nevada 1 · North Carolina 1
About this foundation
Tengelsen Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Jennifer Tengelsen, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Tengelsen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Tengelsen Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $920K across 17 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Tengelsen Family Foundation give?
Illinois (14 grants), Michigan (1 grants), Nevada (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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